LUTHER CLEMENT-LAM

DIRECTOR + EDITOR

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I am a director and editor. I cut and stitch images and sounds. Please scroll down to learn about some recent projects.

 
 

SEEN & HEARD

Two-Part Documentary Series

 
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Role: Editor

Directed by Giselle Bailey

 
 

So proud to have edited on both episodes of this two-part doc series.

Congrats to director Giselle Bailey and all the wonderful collaborators at HooRae, Ark Media, and HBO. Looking forward to the world seeing this when it premieres on HBO and Max this summer!

Rolling Stone List 20 Most Anticipated Movies at SXSW

SXSW Premiere

 
 

STAY CLOSE

Documentary Short

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Role: Director, Writer, Editor, Producer

Directed by Luther Clement-Lam

One man’s unlikely path to Olympic fencing glory.

Learn more at fencingfilm.com

New York Times Op-Docs

Vimeo Staff Picks

Sundance Film Festival 2019

Shortlisted for Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film

Nominated for Cinema Eye Honors for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Short Filmmaking

DOC NYC Short List Jury Award for Best Director

 
 
 

KATRINA BABIES

Documentary Feature

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Role: Editor, Co-Writer

Directed by Edward Buckles Jr.

 

Director Edward Buckles, Jr., provides an intimate look at Hurricane Katrina's aftermath and its impact on the children of New Orleans.

Nominated for IDA Best Documentary Feature

New Yorker - How many generations of ‘Katrina Babies’ are there?

New York Times - ‘Katrina Babies’ Review: Hearing From Survivors

Los Angeles Times

Time Magazine

 

KENDALL’S CROSS

Documentary Feature

 
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Role: Editor

Directed by Coodie and Chike (minds behind Jeen Yuhs)

 

From Oklahoma to Olympic Gold Medal to crack addiction and back, the story of Kendall Cross. Coming soon.

 
 
 

 MESSENGERS

Documentary Feature

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Role: Editor

Directed by Nadia and Dominic Gill

Four politically conservative Americans—a farmer, a Christian minister, a mayor, and a young activist—promote climate-aware policies in their communities. Coming soon.

 

ERNIE

Documentary Feature

 
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Role: Editor

Directed by Coodie and Chike (minds behind Jeen Yuhs)

 

The story of NFL player turned legendary painter Ernie Barnes as told by Coodie Simmons. Coming soon.